Zelensky Rejects Territorial concessions: Why There Will Be No Budapest 2.

According to ТСН: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is unlikely to agree to territorial concessions as he does not want to be the author of 'Budapest 2.'

Political scientist and international relations expert Maksym Yali shared his opinion on the 'KYIV24' broadcast, emphasizing that he does not have high hopes for negotiations in Berlin. 'As long as the Armed Forces of Ukraine control at least 1 m² of Donbas territory, it is unlikely that Zelensky will make any compromises,' he believes.

Problematic Issues and Diplomacy

The main problematic issue that still lacks agreement is territorial concessions. Yali notes that 'as long as no agreement is reached on all points of the future agreement, it means that nothing has been achieved.' He adds: 'This is political death for Zelensky; he will not make territorial concessions.'

In his opinion, what the U.S. is currently offering is only a new interpretation of the Budapest Memorandum.

Comments from the Polish Prime Minister

Previously, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk commented on the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that the U.S. is ready to provide a military response in the event of new aggression from Russia. 'Vitkoff has made it very clear: America will participate in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, so that the Russians have no doubt that the American response will be military if they attack Ukraine again,' Tusk noted.

The situation continues to remain tense, and the international community is closely following developments. Ukraine's position and support from Western allies could be decisive in the security matters of the region. Negotiations and diplomatic initiatives will take place, but clarity in the positions of the participants is a prerequisite for success.